The Basketball Diaries(1995)
The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist.
The Basketball Diaries Synopsis
A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
The Basketball Diaries (1995) is a drama and crime film directed by Scott Kalvert, released on April 21, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco and Ernie Hudson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,281 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Kalvert
- Writers:
- Bryan Goluboff, Jim Carroll
- Producers:
- Liz Heller, John Bard Manulis
- Cinematographer:
- David Phillips
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- Island Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,381,087
- Status:
- Released
The Basketball Diaries (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Basketball Diaries before you stream it.
The Basketball Diaries Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Basketball Diaries.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Trailer
Teaser
Jimmy Goes To Confession
Clip
Funeral For A Friend
Clip
Fight Outside The Diner
Clip
The Basketball Diaries Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Jim Carroll
Bruno Kirby
as Swifty
Lorraine Bracco
as Jim's Mother
Ernie Hudson
as Reggie
Patrick McGaw
as Neutron
James Madio
as Pedro
Mark Wahlberg
as Mickey
Barton Heyman
as Confessional Priest
Roy Cooper
as Father McNulty
Michael Imperioli
as Bobby
Juliette Lewis
as Diane Moody
Manny Alfaro
as Manny
Key crew
Directed by Scott Kalvert, written by Bryan Goluboff and Jim Carroll, produced by Liz Heller and John Bard Manulis.
Explore more Drama titles
The Basketball Diaries Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 2,281 ratings.
You may also like
Heaven Knows What
2015
Trainspotting
1996
Above the Rim
1994
Kids
1995
A Million Little Pieces
2019
Requiem for a Dream
2000
Less Than Zero
1987
Half Nelson
2006
Beautiful Boy
2018
American Gangster
2007
My Friend Dahmer
2017
Bully
2001
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
The Smashing Machine
2025
The Wanderers
1979
River's Edge
1986
Palmer
2021
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
2005
Light Sleeper
1992
Layer Cake
2004
Movies similar to The Basketball Diaries
Match Point
2005
Lullaby
2014
Jarhead
2005
Walk on Water
2004
Paradise Now
2005
Million Dollar Baby
2004
Billy Elliot
2000
Rubber Duckie
2012
The Third One
2014
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
Léon: The Professional
1994
Taxi Driver
1976
All About My Mother
1999
Brokeback Mountain
2005
Karate Kid: Legends
2025
Reunion
2008
Forrest Gump
1994
American Beauty
1999
Examinación cruzada
2024
The Way Out
2022
The Basketball Diaries – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries online?
+
The Basketball Diaries (1995) is available to stream on Looke and Looke Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?
+
The main cast of The Basketball Diaries (1995) includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson and Patrick McGaw. The film was directed by Scott Kalvert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Basketball Diaries released?
+
The Basketball Diaries was released on April 21, 1995 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?
+
The Basketball Diaries (1995) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,281 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Basketball Diaries?
+
Yes. The official The Basketball Diaries trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.